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Barack Obama made history this month by becoming the first African-American president of the U.S. Some are now comparing him to Pres. Franklin Roosevelt. Can Obama save the country from economic rui

Why do you think the move toward democracy in the Arab world seems to to have gotten stronger than the move toward Jihad?

A Los Angeles organization rescues dogs from shelters and places them with veterans who are having a hard time re-entering civilian life. The founder of Pets for Vets, Clarissa Black, says adopting an animal can change veterans' lives.

People turn to Google for answers about how to do everything from changing a tire to putting on makeup. An entire industry has sprung up to make sure its sites — often with content dominated by ads — show up prominently in search results. But Google struck back, changing its formula to de-emphasize these so-called "content farms."

Grand Theft Auto has made its lasting, controversial mark on the video game industry. In its seedy world you can drive, shoot at people, play some pool and pick up a hooker. Whatever your thoughts on the social value of the game, moving around in such a detailed virtual space is pretty amazing. However, if your not feelin' your inner gangsta, then head over to UCSD's

The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan comes as the group's actions reach new levels of brutality. Michele Norris talks with Scott Peterson of the Christian Science Monitor, who is in Kabul. Peterson says this "new" Taliban is borrowing tactics, such as suicide bombings and beheadings, from al-Qaida.

Crime shows like CSI showcase glamorous detectives who use high-tech gadgets and forensic science to bring criminals to justice. Full Focus explores the show’s effect on juries and criminal trials.

San Diego is home to famous "UFO religions" such as Heaven's Gate in Rancho Santa Fe and the Unarius Academy of Science in El Cajon. A local author identifies these groups as part of a changing trend

Arctic-nesting shorebirds have some of the longest migrations in the world, traveling from the southern parts of Africa and South America. A new study reveals that they may go the distance for good reason: to avoid nest-raiding predators.

A new bi-national border task force that aims to reshape US and Mexican border policy meets for the first time in San Diego tomorrow. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.